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Which is TRUE of alcohol withdrawal seizures? (A) Phenytoin loading is indicated. (B) Patients should be admitted to the hospital. (C) Seizures usually occur between 6 and 48 hours after stopping or reducing alcohol intake. (D) Workup of first-time alcohol withdrawal seizure can be less complex than the workup for other first-time seizures.

   Which is TRUE of alcohol withdrawal seizures?
(A) Phenytoin loading is indicated.
(B) Patients should be admitted to the hospital.
(C) Seizures usually occur between 6 and 48 hours after stopping or reducing alcohol intake.
(D) Workup of first-time alcohol withdrawal seizure can be less complex than the workup for other first-time seizures.

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Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Susan Promes 3rd Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 27

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Which is TRUE of alcohol withdrawal seizures? (A) Phenytoin loading is indicated. (B) Patients should be admitted to the hospital. (C) Seizures usually occur between 6 and 48 hours after stopping or reducing alcohol intake. (D) Workup of first-time alcohol withdrawal seizure can be less complex than the workup for other first-time seizures.

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